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From "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" by Douglass, Frederick
Mr. Severe
A particularly cruel overseer on Colonel Lloyd's plantation.
Core Belief
"Slaves are subhuman and deserve to be treated with brutality to maintain order and enforce obedience."
Worldview
A world where white people are entitled to absolute power over black people, and violence is a legitimate tool for maintaining that power.
Personality
Sadistic and profane, Mr. Severe embodies the worst aspects of the overseer system. He derives pleasure from inflicting pain and terror on the slaves.
In Their Own Words
"(Bitter curses and horrid oaths)"
"(Likely commands and threats to slaves)"
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